WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY


October 5, 2025


This Sunday 

Rev. Dr. Peter Bynum

will preach a sermon entitled

“Liberation Theology”

 based on Acts 12:1-17.





Join us in worship at 10 am in person or via livestream

on Facebook, YouTube, or our Livestream page.

WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY

“Support the Peace & Global Witness Offering”

 

Sunday, October 5th, is World Communion Sunday, a tradition that began in 1934 and was endorsed by the National Council of Churches in 1940, which promotes Christian unity and ecumenical cooperation between several Christian denominations.


On October 5th, it is appropriate that World Communion Sunday is also a time when we receive the annual Peace and Global Witness Offering as a way of continuing the ancient Christian practice of sharing what we have with sisters and brothers in need.


Shared Mission allows hope and healing as it transforms lives across our country and around the world through the ministries of the Presbyterian Church(USA). Shared Mission supports the whole mission of the church, and it allows the church to respond quickly to current issues and situations. For example, Shared Mission gifts support ministries with new immigrant communities.


25% of the offering stays with local congregations, and 25% with organizations that unite congregations to support peacemaking in their regions. The remaining 50% is remitted to the Presbyterian Mission Agency of PC (USA).


For your contributions, please use the blue mission envelope in the pews. Checks can also be marked "Peace/Global Witness" and sent to the Church Office.

 

OUT OF CHAOS, HOPE.

 Church and Community

In Our Prayers


  • We give thanks for our celebration of the 100th anniversary of the "Church House," the original name for the building that houses Russell Hall, Lindsley Hall, and the church offices. We give special thanks for our Fall Brunch gathering, which brought our congregation together for food and fellowship.
  • We ask God to change our hearts as a nation as gun violence and gruesome political retributions continue to take lives. Lord, help us to find the way to peace.
  • We pray for Lori Godwin, who is rehabilitating after a recent hospital stay.

Do you have a prayer request to share with our LAC community? Call our prayer line at

(914) 834-1800, ext. 342.

In this issue:


  • REGISTER TODAY FOR OCTOBER SEEKERS! Join artist SoHyum Bae for a multimedia presentation & discussion "Painting as Pray." Click here to reserve your seat.
  • Community Service - LAC Food Connection & Midnight Run offer family-friendly opportunities to serve. (see below)
  • Women's Bible Study begins October 7th (Lindsley Room @ 11 AM ). Course books can be picked up at the Church Office.
  • MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR FUN FAMILY EVENTS IN OCTOBER (see the calendar below), INCLUDING:

Friday 10/17 (5-7) Family Game Night!

Sunday 10/19 (2 PM) Blessing of the Animals Service

Notice of Memorial Service: As many of you know, longtime LAC member Chuck Marboe died on August 4th. His family has informed us that a special Tribute and Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, November 8th at Columbia University. See below for additional details.

HELP US "HANG THE GREENS" FOR CHRISTMAS


One of the blessings of Advent and Christmas is seeing our sanctuary adorned with the beauty and symbols of the season. If you are interested in helping with those decorations, please email us at lacoffice@lacny.org.


We will follow up with volunteers later with dates, times, and additional information.

2026 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN!

Christ is the Cornerstone.

We are the Foundation.


Last Sunday, we kicked off our 2026 Stewardship Campaign with an inspiring worship service and sermon (view here in case you missed it!). Thank you to our 2026 co-chairs, Anthony Manson and Bill Oleson, and the entire Stewardship committee


Worship was followed by a festive Family Brunch (made possible by Chris Templeman and his delicious homemade waffles, the Welcoming Committee, and the Deacons, led by Pat Allen and Liz Nabholz, who always go above and beyond. Thank you to everyone who attended!


We hope that everyone will soon be receiving the 2026 Stewardship appeal letter. We look forward to a successful pledge year and thank you for your support. We, the congregation, are the foundation of LAC!
Click Here to Submit your 2026 Gift Estimate

OCTOBER LAC SEEKERS!


We are pleased to welcome artist SoHyun Bae as she presents "Painting as Prayer." This audio/visual presentation will take place on 10/9 @ 7 PM in Carhart. All are welcome, so spread the word and bring along friends!


You can learn more about SoHyun and her impressive career and resume on our website. Reservations are not required, but they do help us to plan. Click below to let us know you are coming.
RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY!

LAC Food Connection


Could you prepare a meal for a member of our congregation in need? The LAC Food Connection, under the auspices of the Deacons, provides occasional meals for our members who might have surgery or something that prevents them from cooking for themselves. Please contact lacoffice@lacny.org to offer your help. We will add you to our list of volunteers.

Fall 2025


A worthwhile and rewarding community service opportunity for the entire family. Join us to prepare food, personal items, and clothing bundles for the homeless men and women of NYC.


Join us at 4 PM in Russell Hall.


OCTOBER 18th

NOVEMBER 8th

DECEMBER 6th
Sign up

Liturgists


Volunteer to be a reader in a worship service. The text for the Prayer for

Illumination and the scripture reading are provided to you in advance


If you are interested in sponsoring flowers in honor or memory of a loved one, you may sign up by clicking the link below or by contacting LACoffice@lacny.org.
Sign up to Sponsor Flowers Here!

Your Gifts are Vitally Important


Your generosity makes ministry possible.

As you give thanks for the blessings in your life, we hope LAC is on your list!



Please Click Here to Submit Your Gift

THIS WEEK AT LAC



SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5

10:00 am Worship (Sanctuary/Online)

10:20 am Sunday School

11:15 am Coffee Hour (Russell Hall)

11:30 am Personnel Committee Meeting (Library)


MONDAY, OCTOBER 6

6:00 pm Larch.-Mamaron. Youth Orch.(Chapel, Carhart, Rm 202)

6:00 pm Trustees Meeting ( Lindsley)


TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7

11:00 am Women’s Bible Study(Lindsley)

7:00 pm Deacons’ Meeting (Library)

7:15 pm AA (Carhart)


WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8

11:00 am Staff Meeting (Lindsley)

 5:00 pm Youth Group: 5th to 7th Grades

 6:15 pm Youth Group: 8th to 12th Grades

6:30 pm Chancel Choir (Russell Hall) 


THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9

8:30 am Men’s Bible Study (Lindsley Rm)

4:00pm West. Children’s Chorus (Russell Hall, Carhart, Chapel, Rm 202)

7:15 pm AA (Chapel)

8:00 pm SEEKERS: Painting as Prayer (Carhart)



SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11

11:00 am Larchmont Day-Fall Festival (Constitution Park)
 
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